Nutrition
New Nutritional Consulting!
Our nutritionist offers a wide range of services to support you in achieving optimal health. She focuses on lifestyle counseling which includes helping you understand the important role that nutrition and physical activity play in your life. Her main goal is to educate and empower you with the tools to change your current habits and prevent disease.
When working with our nutritionist, you will receive body analysis testing for cellular health and body fat composition. In addition, specialized nutritional testing will allow her to assess your vitamin/mineral and antioxidant status. These tests along with a blood chemistry analysis will help tell us what your body needs to operate more efficiently. You will be a part of customized menu planning which can be tailored for all nutritional needs including those with dairy and gluten intolerances.
Schedule an appointment today and experience what a difference having the support of a nutritionist can do for your health!
Nutritionist: Jo Elen Gidish BA, CNC
"For one to truly have physical and mental "wealth", you need optimal health! I am passionate about helping people attain a permanent, healthy lifestyle through whole food nutrition, exercise and mental clarity."
Super Specialist in Weight Loss and Diabetic Nutrition
Jo Elen was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She is married with 3 wonderful children and has spent over 25 years educating others on how to achieve optimal health. Jo Elen enjoys outdoor activities, exercise, travel and reading about wholistic health. She believes in and has practiced whole food nutrition throughout most of her adult life, and with her abundance of knowledge and enthusiasm, Jo Elen has the ability to guide others to a healthier, happier way of life.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Certified Nutritional Consultant
Related Accomplishments
- Lectured throughout the United States and Canada for a national nutrition company on achieving healthy fat loss and weight management
- Co-created a nationally distributed DVD and Workbook on the importance of diet and exercise
Work Experience
Behavioral Health Educator for a large health and nutrition company Nutritionist for several MD offices and clinics Past 7 years worked as a Nutritionist at an Endocrinologist and Pediatrician's office.
Jo Elen specializes in the following:
- Weight Loss & Dysmetabolic Syndrome
- Cleansing and Detoxification Digestive Health including Gluten Intolerance
- Diet Planning for specific needs Autoimmune Diseases including Type 2 Diabetes and Hypothyroidism
- Allergies and Food Intolerances
As a Certified Nutritionist, Jo Elen has joined Kim Foot and Ankle Specialists and is excited to further educate patients in preventative health and nutrition.
